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Heparin Cofactor II

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Assessment of thrombotic risk associated with heparin cofactor II levels.

Method Name
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Chromogenic

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Heparin Cofactor II

Aliases
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Dermatan Sulfate Cofactor

HCII

Heparin Cofactor A

Specimen Type
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Plasma Na Cit

Specimen Required
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Patient Preparation: Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.

Specimen Type: Citrated plasma

Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (citrate)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a light blue-top (Sodium citrate) tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL citrated plasma frozen in a plastic vial.

 

Note: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Reject Due To
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Thawing** Cold reject; Warm reject
Other/Tissue/Swab Specimens other than Plasma; Anticoagulants other than Sodium citrate

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Na Cit Frozen 180 days

Useful For
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Assessment of thrombotic risk associated with heparin cofactor II levels.

Clinical Information
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Heparin cofactor II is a glycoprotein that belongs to the serine protease inhibitor family. Heparin cofactor II, also known as heparin cofactor A or dermatan sulfate cofactor, has a molecular weight of approximately 65 kilodaltons and has a plasma concentration of 9 mg/dL. Heparin cofactor II is synthesized by the liver and has a plasma half-life of 60 hours. Heparin cofactor II specifically inhibits thrombin, in contrast to antithrombin, which inhibits thrombin, factor Xa, and other serine proteases. The inhibition of thrombin by heparin cofactor II is approximately 10 times slower than antithrombin-mediated inhibition and occurs through the formation of equimolar complexes between the reactive site of the inhibitor and the active site of thrombin. The antithrombotic activity of heparin cofactor II is greatly enhanced (over 1000-fold) in the presence of heparin and dermatan sulfate. The physiologic function of the molecule is unclear, but its role may be to serve as an antithrombotic agent in the presence of dermatan sulfate. Acquired deficiencies of heparin cofactor II are reported in patients with liver disease and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Conversely, increased levels of heparin cofactor II may be observed in individuals with renal disorders with proteinuria, during pregnancy, and with oral contraceptive usage. Inherited deficiency of heparin cofactor II has been reported in rare instances and is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. A clear relationship between increased risk of thrombosis and heparin cofactor II deficiency has not been established since deficiency of heparin cofactor II is observed in both healthy individuals and those with thrombotic episodes. Limited studies have shown that heterozygosity for heparin cofactor II is not a likely risk for thrombosis without other concomitant risk factors. Other studies have reported thrombotic episodes in 36% of individuals with the deficiency.

Reference Values
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65-145%

In healthy adults, heparin cofactor II reference range in plasma is 65% to 145%. Plasma levels of heparin cofactor II are approximately 50% of adult levels at birth and reach adult levels at six months of age.

Method Description
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Patient plasma is incubated with excess thrombin in the presence of dermatan sulfate. Residual thrombin activity reacts with chromogenic substrate and the color intensity is inversely proportional to heparin cofactor II levels. Heparin levels up to 1 U/mL do not affect the heparin cofactor II assay.

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No

Performing Laboratory Location
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Esoterix Coagulation

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Results of this test are for research purposes only per the assay manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this assay have not been established. The result should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.

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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

85130

LOINC® Information
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Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHEP2 Heparin Cofactor II 33987-9
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
FHEP2 Heparin Cofactor II 33987-9

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